IN our regular spot highlighting local employment opportunities, we look at vacancies currently on offer in Thurrock.

These are just some of the many job opportunities that are currently available in and around the borough and are listed on Thurrock Nub News.

And if your business is hiring, why not place an advertisement on our jobs page? Click here to learn more.

Apprentice Cargo Operative

The Port of Tilbury isoffering individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and progress their careers through our Cargo Operative apprenticeship. Over 2 years, you'll gain practical experience, build specialist knowledge, and work towards a recognised qualification - Supply Chain & Warehouse Level 2.

The Port will hold our assessment day for this role on Tuesday 27 January 2026 at the Port of Tilbury, where you will have the chance to meet some of the team and to find out more about the role and the apprenticeship.

Learn more about the role via this link: https://thurrock.nub.news/jobs/transport-logistics/sp8809-apprentice-cargo-operative-1255739

Other opportunities at the Port of Tilbury include:

Emerging Talent & Development Advisor

In this role as Emerging Talent & Development Advisor, you will design and deliver strategies that strengthen Forth Ports' talent pipeline from Emerging Talent through to upskilling and reskilling initiatives.

Find out more here.

Engineering Administrator

To provide effective operational and administrative support to the Central Plant Engineering (CPE) management team, ensuring accurate and timely input of engineering, operational, and personnel data into relevant systems, including maintenance, planning, payroll, and compliance records. Check out the opportunity via this link.

Check out some of our latest opportunities by watching our jobs page.

We have a high turnover of local employment possibilities including:

Graduate Chartered Surveyor Apprentice

Each year, Whirledge & Nott select graduates that we believe have the potential to excel at Whirledge & Nott. Applications are now open for ambitious graduates seeking a career in real estate and rural land for September 2026.

You do not require a RICS accredited degree, but if you have or are predicted a 2:1 or above you are eligible to apply for our graduate apprenticeship scheme. 80% of your working week will be spent working on the job and 20% spent on off-the-job training. As part of your off-the-job training you will attend Harper Adams university to attain a RICS accredited MProf in Rural Estate and Land Management (REALM). You will then go onto complete the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and qualify as a chartered surveyor.

Check out this opportunity: https://thurrock.nub.news/jobs/construction/graduate-chartered-surveyor-apprentice-3052677067

Delivery Driver - Purfleet

Love being on the move and interacting with people from all walks of life? Proud to deliver quality goods on time and put a smile on thousands of faces every week? Join Ocado Logistics where there are bags of possibilities. 

Check out this opportunity: https://thurrock.nub.news/jobs/transport-logistics/delivery-driver-purfleet-3047017824

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